Carter James
Portland
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished professional with a proven track record in digital media, staff management, public health, voter engagement, and policy analysis. Adept at forging strategic partnerships, leading transformative initiatives, and driving positive change. Committed to advancing social equity, fostering community resilience, and promoting civic engagement. Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results in diverse settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Team CivX
12.2023 - Current
- Managed marketing and communications strategies for over 100 clients, including cities, hospital districts, and school districts, ensuring targeted outreach and consistent messaging.
- Developed client-specific content and collateral, including social media posts, newsletters, and press materials, to effectively communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
- Provided strategic guidance on brand development and messaging for municipalities and public organizations, ensuring alignment with community goals and values.
Response Director
Sedgwick County
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Led the county-wide COVID-19 response, coordinating efforts across multiple municipalities, including Kansas’s largest city, to ensure streamlined communication, resource distribution, and public safety.
- Launched a digital outreach campaign that mobilized support and increased engagement in historically underserved communities, driving equitable access to county health services.
- Forged key partnerships, notably with the Wichita Black Nurses Society, resulting in nationally recognized testing and vaccination initiatives
Maine Regional Organizing Director
NextGen America
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted in the management of a multifaceted digital and field program, contributing to the largest increase in college-aged voter registration in Maine’s history through targeted outreach and engagement strategies.
- Led and coordinated a diverse team of organizers, volunteers, and fellows to execute innovative voter engagement efforts, resulting in record-breaking turnout among key demographics.
- Coordinated with a network of organizations and support groups across Maine, collaborating and aligning efforts to maximize voter outreach and engagement statewide.
Regional Mobilization Director
Kentucky Democratic Party
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Led regional mobilization initiatives, successfully building and sustaining grassroots support for key campaign causes through targeted outreach and engagement strategies.
- Oversaw staff management and resource allocation, optimizing campaign operations and enhancing data-driven decision-making processes to improve voter targeting and turnout.
Policy Consultant
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Facilitated the transition for Governor Andy Beshear by conducting comprehensive reviews of legislative priorities and presenting policy recommendations to guide the administration’s early initiatives.
- Served on transition committees for key boards, contributing to decision-making and policy development that shaped state governance and public health planning.
Digital Director
North Dakota Legislative Ethics Commission
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Played a key role in the successful passage of a ballot measure and the subsequent legislative process, leading to the establishment of the North Dakota Ethics Commission and increased government accountability.
- Contributed to the drafting and advocacy of a constitutional amendment, ensuring its smooth integration into legislative frameworks and long-term governance.
- Orchestrated a comprehensive digital campaign that elevated public awareness, mobilized community support, and secured essential funding for the ballot measure’s success.
Digital & Field Associate
Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s re-election campaign by implementing a strategy that integrated digital outreach with on-the-ground field mobilization efforts, enhancing statewide voter engagement.
- Executed data-driven communications initiatives, utilizing targeted messaging and outreach tactics to enhance voter engagement and amplify the campaign’s key policy priorities.
Communications Coordinator
Windom Area Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Boosted social media engagement through creative content creation.
- Helped edit and review content across internal platforms.
- Updated website and social media pages with coordinated communications aimed at conveying information, and generating interest.
Community Support Director
City of Newton
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Spearheaded the digital campaign for crisis intervention strategies and support services for community members in need
- Established collaborations with marginalized organizations, increasing access to vital mental health resources and securing funding
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusivity in community development efforts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management And Disaster Science
North Dakota State University
Fargo, NDSkills
- Written and verbal communication
- Crisis Management
- Staff management
- Data analysis
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital & Field Campaign Efforts
- Meta Suite
- Google Ad Suite
- Community Outreach
- FEMA Incident Command
- FEMA Drone/UAS Operations
Timeline
Account Executive
Team CivX
12.2023 - Current
Community Support Director
City of Newton
01.2022 - 11.2023
Response Director
Sedgwick County
11.2020 - 12.2023
Maine Regional Organizing Director
NextGen America
01.2020 - 11.2020
Regional Mobilization Director
Kentucky Democratic Party
06.2019 - 12.2019
Policy Consultant
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
01.2019 - 01.2019
Digital Director
North Dakota Legislative Ethics Commission
11.2018 - 06.2019
Digital & Field Associate
Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)
05.2018 - 12.2018
Communications Coordinator
Windom Area Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management And Disaster Science
North Dakota State University
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